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          Since January 2010, the HSIPR Program has supported nearly 150 projects in 35 states and the District of Columbia.

Central Region

State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingKS
			FY10
			City of Lawrence, KS - Amtrak Station Improvements - PE/NEPA
			Amtrak Long Distance (Southwest Chief)
			Engineering and design work required to complete repairs and upgrades to the rail station in Lawrence, KS, used by long-distance trains between Chicago and Los Angeles.
			$68,757KS
			FY09
			Kansas Service Development Plan
			Kansas City - Oklahoma City
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Kansas City, MO and Oklahoma City, OK.
			$249,534MO
			ARRA
			West Approach Structure and Track Work for Merchants Bridge
			Chicago - St. Louis
			Construction of a new western approach to Merchants Bridge in Saint Louis, MO, in anticipation of an eventual bridge replacement to enhance safety and allow higher speeds on the Chicago-St. Louis corridor.
			$13,500,000MO
			FY10
			Missouri State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Preparation of a State Rail Plan that is compliant with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$500,000MO
			ARRA
			Osage River Bridge and Track Work
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Construction of a second railroad bridge over the Osage River (existing bridge is single tracked), and installation of double track for approximately 0.5 miles on both sides of the bridge.
			$20,880,717MO
			FY10
			St. Louis Terminal Third Main Track Construction
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Construction of 2 new miles of third main track, including switch and signal upgrades, to improve access to the Gateway Multimodal Center station in Saint Louis, MO.
			$3,608,640MO
			ARRA
			Webster Universal Crossover
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Construction of a new track crossover in Kirkwood, MO, on the St. Louis-Kansas City corridor, allowing more efficient sharing of tracks by passenger and freight trains.
			$2,340,305MO
			ARRA
			Missouri Rail Crossing Safety Improvements
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Construction of improvements at 13 grade crossings between Sedalia and Kansas City, MO, to increase safety on the Kansas City-St. Louis corridor.
			$1,632,942MO
			ARRA
			Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review for the Construction of a Second Main Track between Lee's Summit and Pleasant Hill
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the construction of a double track section between Lee's Summit and Pleasant Hill, MO, which would enable passing by passenger and freight trains and relieve congestion on the St. Louis-Kansas City corridor.
			$1,390,839MO
			ARRA
			MO-KC to STL Corridor-Kingsville Passing Siding
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the construction of 2 miles of side track near Kingsville, MO, to enable passing by passenger and freight trains and relieve congestion on the St. Louis-Kansas City corridor.
			$512,845MO
			ARRA
			MO-KC to STL Corridor-Knob Noster Passing Siding Extension
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Engineering and environmental analysis for construction of 9,000 feet of side track near Knob Noster, MO, to enable passing by passenger and freight trains and relieve congestion on the St. Louis-Kansas City corridor.
			$349,569MO
			ARRA
			MO-KC to STL Corridor-Bonnots Mill Universal Crossover
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the construction of a new track crossover near Bonnots Mill, MO, to increase flexibility of operations and reduce congestion on the St. Louis-Kansas City corridor.
			$179,985MO
			ARRA
			MO-KC to STL Corridor-Hermann Universal Crossover
			St. Louis - Kansas City
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the construction of a new track crossover near Herrmann, MO, to relieve congestion on the St. Louis-Kansas City corridor.
			$184,661OK
			FY10
			Oklahoma Passenger and Freight Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of updates to Oklahoma's 1992 State Rail Plan to meet the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$375,000OK
			FY10
			Oklahoma City Santa Fe Station Switch Improvements
			Oklahoma City – Fort Worth
			Construction of new track, signals, and switches to enhance rail access into Oklahoma City, improving speed and safety.
			$540,134OK
			FY10
			Tulsa - Oklahoma City Corridor Investment Plan
			Tulsa - Oklahoma City
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK.
			$2,242,050TX
			ARRA
			New Core Express Service from Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston PE/NEPA Project
			Dallas-Fort
			Worth-Houston
			Engineering and environmental analysis for a proposed high-speed passenger rail line connecting Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, TX.
			$15,000,000TX
			FY09
			Valley View Double Track Project
			Amtrak Long Distance (Texas Eagle)
			Construction of 1.5 miles of track, including a 200-foot bridge and removal of a grade crossing, to allow Amtrak to use Trinity Railway Express infrastructure, which is less congested and should yield trip-time savings.
			$7,189,643TX
			FY10
			Oklahoma City-South Texas Corridor Investment Plan
			Oklahoma City – Dallas/Fort Worth – South Texas
			Analysis of existing service between Oklahoma City, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and several cities in South Texas, to study the feasibility of implementing new passenger rail service between these markets.
			$5,600,000TX
			ARRA
			Crossing Signal Timing, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Fort Worth Sub
			Oklahoma City – Fort Worth
			Construction of upgrades to signaling equipment at grade crossings outside of Fort Worth, TX to increase the operating speed of Amtrak's Heartland Flyer.
			$1,833,599

Mid-Atlantic Region

State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingDC
			ARRA
			Long Bridge Study - Washington, DC
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the replacement and/or rehabilitation of the CSX-owned Long Bridge between Washington, DC and Arlington, VA, potentially incorporating multimodal uses.
			$2,900,000DC
			FY09
			Union Station Passenger Access Improvements
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Design and construction of access improvements to passenger terminal facilities at Washington, DC's Union Station, to accommodate increased ridership.
			$4,009,659DE
			FY10
			Delaware Northeast Corridor Third Track Project
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Installation of 1.5 miles of a high-speed third track on the Northeast Corridor near Wilmington, DE, including bridge rehabilitation and replacement to relieve a chokepoint, add capacity for intercity passenger rail service, and improve on-time performance while increasing flexibility for dispatching.
			$13,300,000DE
			FY09
			Delmarva Intercity Rail Study
			Wilmington - Delmarva Peninsula
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between destinations on the Delmarva Peninsula and the Northeast Corridor.
			$183,820MD
			ARRA
			Amtrak Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel - Preliminary Engineering and National Environmental Policy Act Study
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Engineering and environmental analysis to study the replacement and/or rehabilitation of the Baltimore & Potomac (B&P) Tunnel in Baltimore, MD, on the Northeast Corridor.
			$60,000,000MD
			ARRA
			Susquehanna Bridge Reconstruction and Expansion Project
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Engineering and environmental analysis to study the replacement and/or rehabilitation of the Susquehanna River Bridge in Maryland, a chokepoint that precludes capacity increases on the Northeast Corridor.
			$22,000,000MD
			ARRA
			PE/NEPA for BWI Area Improvements
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Engineering and environmental analysis to study the construction of an additional track to approximately nine miles of existing tracks surrounding the BWI station, and station expansion.
			$9,400,000NJ
			ARRA
			New York City to Trenton, NJ, High-Speed Rail Improvements
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Upgrades or replacement of catenary, power, track, and signal systems between Trenton and New York to improve operations, speeds, and reliability along the Northeast Corridor.
			$449,944,000NJ
			ARRA
			Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement Project
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Final design for the replacement of an existing swing-bridge over the Hackensack River with a 3-track, fixed-span bridge, plus track reconfiguration on either end of the bridge where a choke point exists on the busiest portion (Newark, NJ to New York, NY) of the Northeast Corridor.
			$38,497,982PA
			ARRA
			State Interlocking Final Design / Construction
			Philadelphia - Harrisburg - Pittsburgh
			Final design and construction upgrades to tracks in and out of Harrisburg, PA on the Keystone Corridor to decrease trip time, increase on-time performance, and improve service reliability.
			$40,000,000PA
			ARRA
			Keystone Corridor Grade Crossing Elimination
			Philadelphia - Harrisburg - Pittsburgh
			Final design and construction for the elimination of three public grade crossings on the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Keystone Corridor to improve speed, reliability, and safety.
			$11,437,213PA
			ARRA
			Keystone Corridor Interlockings Program
			Philadelphia - Harrisburg - Pittsburgh
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the replacement and reconfiguration of tracks along the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Keystone Corridor to improve speed, reliability, and on-time performance.
			$6,300,000PA
			ARRA
			Keystone Corridor ABS/Centralized Control Project
			Philadelphia - Harrisburg - Pittsburgh
			Engineering and environmental analysis for new signaling and traffic control equipment on the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Keystone Corridor, to improve speed, reliability, and on-time performance.
			$1,119,299PA
			FY09
			Keystone Corridor West High Speed Rail Study
			Philadelphia - Harrisburg - Pittsburgh
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support improved passenger rail service on the Keystone Corridor between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, PA.
			$628,347

Midwest Region



State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingIA
			ARRA
			IA - Ottumwa Sub-Crossover Improvements
			Amtrak Long Distance (California Zephyr)
			Construction of four new track crossovers in order to significantly reduce delays to passenger rail traffic in Iowa.
			$12,978,050IA
			FY10
			Chicago to Iowa City Passenger Rail Service Phase 2: Quad Cities to Iowa City Expansion
			Chicago - Iowa City - Omaha
			Engineering and environmental work for the initiation of new passenger rail service between Moline, IL, and Iowa City, IA, by upgrading 57 miles of track, installing new signaling and traffic control systems, and constructing one new station. This is Phase II of the creation of a new Chicago-Iowa City corridor.
			$4,970,400IA
			FY09
			Chicago to Omaha Corridor Investment Plan
			Chicago - Iowa City - Omaha
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new intercity passenger rail service between Chicago, IL, and Omaha, NE.
			$982,903IA
			FY10
			IA State Rail Plan - Iowa Statewide Travel Demand Model-Rail Component
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Development of new transportation forecasting and analysis software to support the Iowa State Rail Plan.
			$400,000IL
			ARRA
			CREATE P1-Englewood Flyover Project
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Construction of a new elevated flyover track at a railroad junction on the South Side of Chicago, IL, integrating intercity passenger rail operations with commuter rail, and reducing travel delays.
			$125,986,998IL
			FY10
			Chicago-to-Iowa City: Chicago-Quad Cities Expansion Program
			Chicago - Iowa City - Omaha
			Initiation of new passenger rail service between Chicago and Moline, IL, by upgrading 74 miles of track, installing new signaling and traffic control systems, and constructing two new stations. This is Phase I of the creation of a new Chicago-Iowa City corridor.
			$177,280,000IL
			FY09
			Wadsworth Bridge Replacements
			Chicago - Milwaukee - Twin Cities
			Replacement of two bridges in northern Illinois in order to improve reliability and safety on the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor.
			$2,998,873IL
			ARRA
			Chicago-St. Louis Corridor Improvement Program
			Chicago - St. Louis
			Construction and delivery of upgraded passenger rail service between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO, including major improvements to track, signal systems, stations, and rolling stock to increase performance, passenger comfort, and safety.
			$1,142,324,000IL
			FY10
			Supplemental Corridor Improvements Program
			Chicago - St. Louis
			Construction and delivery of upgraded passenger rail service between Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO, including safety improvements on the corridor and major improvements to track and signal systems between Dwight and Joliet to increase performance, passenger comfort, and safety.
			$186,380,000IL
			FY09
			Chicago–St. Louis Full Build-Out Tier-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
			Chicago - St. Louis
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support increased high-speed passenger rail service, including improved performance, reliability, and safety on the Chicago-St. Louis corridor.
			$1,250,000IL
			ARRA
			IL - Midwest Next Generation Passenger Rail Equipment Purchase
			n/a - Multiple (Chicago Hub)
			Acquisition of at least 48 passenger cars and approximately 7 locomotives for use on intercity rail corridors in the Midwest, improving reliability, reducing operating costs, and enabling trains to operate at higher speeds.
			$268,201,084IN
			ARRA
			Indiana Gateway Project
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Construction of 8 infrastructure projects along Norfolk Southern and Amtrak-owned rail lines in northwestern Indiana, reducing congestion on tracks shared by multiple intercity passenger rail routes.
			$71,364,980MI
			ARRA
			Dearborn to Kalamazoo: Service Development Program
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Rehabilitation of track and signal systems, following the purchase of 135 miles of track between Kalamazoo and Dearborn, MI, to significantly increase reliability and decrease trip time on the Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac corridor.
			$196,503,208MI
			FY10
			Dearborn-Kalamazoo Corridor Acquisition and Improvements
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Purchase of 135 miles of track between Kalamazoo and Dearborn, MI, to allow upgrades to track and signal systems that will significantly increase reliability and decrease trip time on the Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac corridor.
			$150,000,000MI
			ARRA
			Dearborn Intermodal Rail Facility
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Construction of a new intermodal facility that consolidates Dearborn, MI's two passenger rail stations into a new location in the West Downtown section of the city, enhancing access to The Henry Ford Museum, a major travel destination.
			$ 28,198,511MI
			ARRA
			Troy Multimodal Transit Facility
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Construction of a new intermodal facility that will replace a currently underutilized station in Birmingham, MI to a new, more accessible site in Troy, MI, on the Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac corridor.
			$8,485,212MI
			FY09
			West Detroit Rail Improvements
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Construction 1.3 miles of new passenger-only track between two existing rail lines, significantly streamlining passenger rail access to the Detroit area.
			$7,912,773MI
			ARRA
			City of Battle Creek Intermodal Station Renovations
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Construction of improvements to the passenger rail station in Battle Creek, MI, to ensure the facility is compliant with the Americans with Disability Act.
			$3,620,509MI
			FY10
			Chicago-to-Detroit/Pontiac Corridor Investment Plan
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Engineering and environmental analysis for expanding high-speed passenger rail service between Chicago, IL, and Detroit and Pontiac, MI.
			$3,200,000MI
			ARRA
			Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documentation for the Ann Arbor Station
			Chicago - Detroit - Pontiac
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the design and construction of a new high-speed rail station in Ann Arbor, MI on the Chicago-Detroit-Pontiac corridor.
			$2,806,400MN
			FY10
			Union Depot Multi-Modal Transit Hub
			Chicago - Milwaukee - Twin Cities
			Rehabilitation, as part of a larger multi-agency effort, of the historic St. Paul, MN Union Depot to serve as a multimodal hub for intercity rail, future high-speed rail, local rail and bus transit, and other local modes of access.
			$40,000,000MN
			FY09
			Tier I Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Study for Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, to Milwaukee, WI, High-Speed Rail Corridor
			Chicago - Milwaukee - Twin Cities
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, and Milwaukee, WI.
			$600,000MN
			ARRA
			Northern Lights Express - PE/NEPA
			Twin Cities - Duluth
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the proposed Northern Lights Express, a 155-mile intercity passenger rail corridor between Minneapolis and Duluth, MN.
			$5,000,000WI
			ARRA
			Milwaukee to Madison High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Corridor: Service Development Program
			Chicago - Milwaukee - Twin Cities
			Early stages of engineering and design work executed before the cancellation of a larger program to initiate passenger rail service between Milwaukee and Madison, WI.
			$14,794,955WI
			ARRA
			Chicago to Milwaukee High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor: Truesdell Crossovers
			Chicago - Milwaukee - Twin Cities
			Construction of two track crossovers in southern Wisconsin, improving performance and reducing delays on the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor.
			$ 7,045,102WI
			ARRA
			Chicago to Milwaukee High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor: Milwaukee Airport Rail Station Platform and Canopy Extensions
			Chicago - Milwaukee - Twin Cities
			Construction of upgrades to the platforms and canopies at Milwaukee Airport Rail Station on the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, improving passenger comfort and accessibility.
			$678,021Northeast Region

State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingCT
			FY10
			New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Program Phase 2 (New Haven - Hartford)
			New Haven - Hartford - Springfield
			Construction of 10 miles of second track in between New Haven and Meriden, CT, to increase capacity and improve performance on the New Haven-Springfield corridor.
			$120,900,000CT
			ARRA
			New Haven-Springfield Corridor Second Track (Milepost 20.6 to 31.1)
			New Haven - Hartford - Springfield
			Construction of a second track near Berlin, CT, increasing capacity and improving performance on the New Haven-Springfield corridor.
			$40,000,000CT
			ARRA
			Hartford-Windsor Capacity Improvement Project
			New Haven - Hartford - Springfield
			Construction of 6 miles of second track between Hartford, and Windsor, CT, in addition to a side track to allow streamlined use of the tracks by both passenger and freight trains.
			$30,000,000MA
			ARRA
			Downeaster MBTA Track Improvement Project
			Boston - Portland - Brunswick
			Construction of several improvements to increase reliability and improve performance on the Boston-Brunswick Corridor, including 3 miles of new double track between Wilmington and Ballardvale, MA, and the replacement of 5 miles of existing track between Lawrence and Bradford, MA.
			$20,822,341MA
			FY10
			Boston South Station Expansion and Layover Facility Project
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Engineering and environmental analysis for expansion at South Station in Boston, MA, to address anticipated capacity needs for intercity rail operations in a facility shared with commuter rail traffic.
			$32,500,000MA
			ARRA
			Knowledge Corridor Restore Vermonter Project
			Springfield - St. Albans
			Construction of 50 miles of new track, plus grade crossing improvements and two new station platforms between Springfield and East Northfield, MA, allowing Amtrak's Vermonter service to operate on a more direct route, serve more customers, and reduce trip times.
			$72,800,000ME
			ARRA
			Downeaster-Portland North Project
			Boston - Portland - Brunswick
			Construction of approximately 30 miles of new track, plus signals, and grade crossings, to extend Amtrak's existing Downeaster service to the communities of Freeport and Brunswick, ME.
			$38,385,495ME
			FY10
			Downeaster Corridor Service Development Plan and National Environmental Policy Act Documentation
			Boston - Portland - Brunswick
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Boston, MA, and Auburn, ME.
			$600,000NH
			FY10
			New Hampshire Capital Corridor Planning
			Boston - Concord
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Boston, MA, and Concord, NH.
			$2,000,000NY
			ARRA
			Albany - Schenectady Second Main Track
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Construction of approximately 20 miles of new second track between Albany and Schenectady, NY, to improve performance and increase safety on the Empire Corridor.
			$91,200,000NY
			ARRA
			Empire Corridor Capacity Improvements: Albany-Rensselaer Fourth Station Track, Hudson Line Signal Wire Relocation, and Schenectady Station Projects
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Construction of track, signal, and station upgrades between Rhinecliff and Schenectady, NY, increasing average speed, improving reliability, and reducing trip times on the Empire Corridor from New York to Niagara Falls.
			$58,131,756NY
			FY10
			Syracuse Area Congestion Relief Project
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Construction of track and signal upgrades to reduce delays caused by passenger and freight train interference in Syracuse, NY area.
			$18,546,602NY
			FY10
			Hudson Line Signal Wire Relocation (Phase I)
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Installation of new underground signal equipment between Poughkeepsie and Redhook, NY, to increase reliability on the Empire Corridor between New York and Albany.
			$7,913,687NY
			ARRA
			Rochester Station Improvement
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the design and construction of a new, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant intermodal passenger facility in Rochester, NY.
			$2,900,000NY
			ARRA
			Empire Corridor South - Grade Crossing Improvements
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Construction of improvements to 13 grade crossings between Poughkeepsie and Stuyvesant, NY, improving safety on the Empire Corridor.
			$2,450,000NY
			FY10
			Livingston Avenue Bridge Preliminary Engineering and Project NEPA
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the replacement of a rail bridge in Albany, NY, to reduce congestion and increase reliability on the Empire Corridor between New York and Niagara Falls.
			$2,000,000NY
			ARRA
			Niagara Falls Maintenance Facility Project
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the proposed construction of a modern, efficient train maintenance and inspection facility in Niagara Falls, NY.
			$1,750,000NY
			FY09
			Empire Corridor Improvements - Service Development Plan, Tiered Environmental Impact Statement and Other Necessary Studies
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support improved passenger rail service between Albany and Niagara Falls, NY, including increased speeds and reduced trip times along this corridor.
			$1,000,000NY
			ARRA
			Empire Corridor West - Buffalo-Depew Station Improvement
			New York City - Albany - Buffalo - Niagara Falls
			Construction of improvements to the passenger rail station in Depew, NY, to ensure the facility is compliant with the Americans with Disability Act, and to improve passenger access on the Empire Corridor between New York and Niagara Falls.
			$770,668NY
			ARRA
			Ballston Spa Second Main Track
			New York City - Albany - Montreal
			Construction of 2.3 miles of new double track near Saratoga Springs, NY, to reduce congestion and improve performance on intercity passenger rail trains serving Montreal, Canada, and Rutland, VT.
			$3,318,333NY
			ARRA
			Harold Interlocking - Northeast Corridor Congestion Relief Project
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Construction of a conflict-free, grade-separated route through the heavily-congested Harold Interlocking railroad junction in Queens, New York, streamlining passenger rail traffic into New York City from along the Northeast Corridor.
			$294,781,579NY
			ARRA
			Moynihan Station - Phase I
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Construction of new underground walkways and upgrades to ventilation systems at New York's Penn Station, the first step in a multi-agency effort to expand station capacity, which is vital to regional mobility and economic development efforts along the Northeast and Empire Corridors.
			$30,000,000RI
			ARRA
			Kingston Track Capacity & Platform Improvement Project
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the installation of two miles of third track and installation of high-level station platforms in Kingston, RI, to reduce congestion and increase passenger accessibility on the Northeast Corridor.
			$26,200,000RI
			ARRA
			Providence Station Improvement Project PE/NEPA
			Northeast Corridor (DC - NYC - Boston)
			Engineering and environmental analysis for rehabilitation of the intercity rail station in Providence, RI, to improve passenger accessibility on the Northeast Corridor.
			$3,000,000VT
			FY09
			New York-Vermont Bi-State Intercity Passenger Rail Project
			Albany - Rutland - Burlington
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Albany, NY, and Bennington and Rutland, VT.
			$500,000VT
			ARRA
			Vermonter Rehabilitation
			Springfield - St. Albans
			Rehabilitation of 190 miles of track between St. Albans and Vernon, VT, on the Vermonter corridor, increasing reliability and reducing trip times.
			$52,722,258South Region

State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingAL
			FY09
			Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study
			Birmingham - Montgomery - Mobile
			Feasibility study for the development of a proposed intercity passenger rail corridor in Alabama between Birmingham and Montgomery, with a potential extension to Mobile.
			$100,000FL
			ARRA
			Florida High-Speed Rail – Phase I, Tampa-Orlando
			Tampa - Orlando - Miami
			Engineering work required to implement 84 miles of track, station improvements, and acquisition of five train sets, to provide for 16 daily round-trips at maximum and average speeds of 186mph and 100mph, respectively.
			$31,892,085GA
			FY09
			Evaluation of High-Speed Rail Options in the Atlanta - Birmingham Corridor
			Atlanta - Birmingham
			Feasibility study for the development of a proposed high-speed intercity passenger rail corridor between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA.
			$249,489GA
			FY10
			Atlanta - Charlotte Corridor Investment Plan
			Atlanta - Charlotte
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the development of the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.
			$4,100,000GA
			FY09
			Evaluation of High-Speed Rail Options in the Atlanta - Nashville - Louisville Corridor
			Atlanta - Chattanooga - Nashville - Louisville
			Feasibility study for the development of a proposed high-speed intercity passenger rail corridor between Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA along a route serving Louisville, KY and Nashville and Chattanooga, TN.
			$249,489GA
			FY09
			Evaluation of High-Speed Rail Options in the Atlanta - Macon - Jacksonville Corridor
			Atlanta - Macon - Savannah - Jacksonville
			Feasibility study for the development of a proposed high-speed intercity passenger rail corridor in Georgia between Atlanta and Jacksonville, FL along a route also serving Macon and Savannah, GA.
			$249,489NC
			ARRA
			NCDOT Piedmont Third and Fourth Frequency Program
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Construction of railroad capacity and station upgrades to improve schedule reliability and service quality, and to expand passenger service to four daily round trips on the Piedmont Corridor between Raleigh and Charlotte, NC.  Investments will improve railroad and roadway safety in North Carolina by constructing 12 highway-rail grade separations and closing up to 50 at-grade crossings along the corridor.
			$520,000,000NC
			ARRA
			NCDOT Intercity Passenger Rail Congestion Mitigation
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Construction of four new railroad interlockings on the CSX railroad corridor between Rocky Mount and Selma, NC and at the intersection of the CSX and NS railroads in Raleigh, NC to improve capacity, schedule reliability and service quality for freight and passenger trains in North Carolina.
			$26,560,839NC
			FY10
			NCDOT Piedmont Improvement Program Sugar Creek Road Grade Separation
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Engineering, environmental review and construction of a highway-rail grade separation for Sugar Creek Road in North Charlotte, NC, to improve road and rail safety.
			$22,000,000NC
			ARRA
			Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor PE/NEPA - Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the development of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor between Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC.
			$4,000,000VA
			ARRA
			Arkendale to Powell's Creek Third Track
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Construction of 11 miles of a third mainline track near Quantico, VA to improve capacity, schedule reliability, and service quality for freight, commuter and passenger trains on the CSX-owned railroad corridor between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.
			$74,840,119VA
			FY10
			Southeast High-Speed Rail I-95 Corridor PE/NEPA - Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
			Charlotte - Raleigh - Richmond - Washington DC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the development of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.
			$44,308,000WV
			FY09
			WVDOT State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Planning and engineering study to develop a comprehensive State Rail Plan for the freight and passenger rail network in West Virginia.
			$666,662Southwest Region



State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingCA
			ARRA
			Yolo West Crossover
			CA - Capitol Corridor
			Construction of a new track crossover and signals to allow for more flexible operations on the San Jose-Sacramento Capitol Corridor.
			$4,654,759CA
			FY10
			California Pacific Coast Corridor Proposed Coast Daylight Service Investment Plan
			CA - Coast Daylight
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service between Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, using existing infrastructure.
			$300,000CA
			ARRA
			California High-Speed Train Program ARRA Grant
			CA - High-Speed Rail
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the early phase(s) of the California High-Speed Train System, as well as station area planning, and construction of the initial Central Valley section.
			$2,552,556,231CA
			FY10
			Initial Central Valley Section: Madera County to Bakersfield (Kern County) of the California High-Speed Train Program
			CA - High-Speed Rail
			Construction and delivery of the initial Central Valley section of the California High-Speed Train system.
			$928,620,000CA
			ARRA
			Train Box: Part of Phase I - Transbay Transit Center (TTC) within the Transbay Program
			CA - High-Speed Rail
			Construction of the underground level of the Transbay Transit Center project in downtown San Francisco, CA, in anticipation of the arrival of the California High-Speed Train system.
			$400,000,000CA
			FY10
			California High-Speed Train System - San Francisco to San Jose Project Section: Communications-Based Overlay Signal System/PTC System Project
			CA - High-Speed Rail
			Design and development of new signaling and traffic control systems, for use on the San Francisco-San Jose High-Speed Rail Corridor.
			$15,999,995CA
			FY10
			CA - Statewide Rolling Stock Acquisition (FY10)
			CA - Multiple Corridors
			Acquisition of at least 15 passenger cars and approximately four locomotives for use on intercity rail corridors in California, enabling trains to accommodate increasing ridership, improve reliability, reduce operating costs, and operate at higher speeds.
			$100,000,000CA
			ARRA
			CA - Statewide Rolling Stock Acquisition (ARRA)
			CA - Multiple Corridors
			Acquisition of at least 27 passenger cars and approximately two locomotives for use on intercity rail corridors in California, enabling trains to accommodate increasing ridership, improve reliability, reduce operating costs, and operate at higher speeds.
			$68,000,000CA
			ARRA
			San Jose South Terminal Station Improvement Project
			CA - Multiple Corridors
			Construction of two new platforms, installation of upgraded passenger information systems, and construction of new track and signal systems at San Jose, CA's Diridon Station.
			$17,999,998CA
			ARRA
			Rolling Stock - Locomotive Emissions Upgrade
			CA - Multiple Corridors
			Rebuild/upgrade 15 train engines, for use on intercity passenger rail corridors in California, to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
			$13,295,511CA
			ARRA
			Rolling Stock-Cab Car Bicycle Storage
			CA - Multiple Corridors
			Reconfiguration of 14 railcars to enlarge space available for bicycle storage, while maintaining ADA accessibility and luggage storage space.
			$8,230,000CA
			FY09
			Sacramento Intermodal Facility Phase I-Track Relocation Project
			CA - Multiple Corridors
			Realignment of existing mainline rail tracks as the first phase of a three-phase project to expand the existing Sacramento Intermodal Facility into a state-of-the-art multimodal regional transportation center.
			$6,200,000CA
			ARRA
			Los Angeles to Fullerton Triple Track - Segment 7
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Construction of 3.8 miles of new track between the cities of Pico Rivera and Santa Fe Springs in Los Angeles County, CA, contributing to efforts to connect Los Angeles and Fullerton with a triple-tracked route, which will increase capacity on the line.
			$28,422,368CA
			FY09
			San Onofre - San Diego PTC Implementation
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Implementation of new Positive Train Control signaling and traffic control equipment between San Diego and San Onofre, CA, to enhance safety on the San Diego-Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo Pacific Surfliner corridor.
			$24,900,000CA
			FY09
			Moorpark-San Onofre Signal and Communication System Improvements for PTC
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Implementation of new Positive Train Control signaling and traffic control equipment between Moorpark and San Onofre, CA, to enhance safety on the Pacific Surfliner corridor.
			$13,500,000CA
			FY10
			Pacific Surfliner Elvira to Morena Double-Track Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the addition of 2.6 miles of new track in San Diego, including four railway bridges, to add capacity and mitigate congestion along the Los Angeles-San Diego Pacific Surfliner corridor.
			$10,000,000CA
			ARRA
			Pacific Surfliner - Railroad Crossover Program
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Construction of new track crossovers in San Diego to allow for more flexible operations on the Los Angeles-San Diego Pacific Surfliner Corridor.
			$5,677,409CA
			FY10
			San Dieguito Bridge and Del Mar Platform Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the addition of 1.1 miles of new track in Del Mar, CA, including a new rail bridge and signal improvements to improve service on the Los Angeles-San Diego Pacific Surfliner corridor.
			$7,000,000CA
			FY10
			Pacific Surfliner Eastbrook to Shell Double-Track Bridge Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the addition of 1.9 miles of new track in Oceanside, CA, including a new rail bridge over the San Luis Rey River, to improve service on the Los Angeles-San Diego Pacific Surfliner Corridor.
			$4,000,000CA
			ARRA
			Pacific Surfliner - Oceanside Pass-Through Track Project
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Construction of a new track at the Oceanside Transit Center to facilitate more efficient traffic in an area of overlapping intercity and commuter service.
			$3,400,000CA
			FY10
			Pacific Surfliner Sorrento to Miramar Phase 2 Double-Track Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the addition of 2.1 miles of a new second track between Sorrento and Miramar, CA, to improve service on the Los Angeles-San Diego Pacific Surfliner Corridor.
			$3,142,000CA
			FY10
			Raymer-to-Bernson Double-Track Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the addition of 6 miles of new track in the Los Angeles, CA area, as well as new bridges, grade crossings, platforms, and other station improvements, to improve service on the Pacific Surfliner Corridor.
			$1,477,021CA
			ARRA
			Pacific Surfliner – Maintenance-of-Way Spurs
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Construction of two new track spurs in Orange County, CA, improving intercity passenger rail services by minimizing maintenance delays on the Los Angeles-San Diego Pacific Surfliner Corridor.
			$1,377,831CA
			FY10
			LOSSAN North Rail Corridor Investment Plan
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support improved passenger rail service on the Pacific Surfliner Corridor between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo, CA.
			$1,360,000CA
			ARRA
			Pacific Surfliner Corridor-PE NEPA Ortega
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the reconstruction of 7,000 feet of track near Santa Barbara, CA, that had been removed due to erosion and storm damage, to alleviate congestion and improve safety.
			$950,000CA
			FY10
			Seacliff Track Realignment and Siding Extension Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the construction of 10,000 feet of track near Santa Barbara, CA, and the realignment of existing tracks away from eroding cliffs to alleviate congestion and improve safety.
			$950,000CA
			FY10
			Van Nuys North Platform Preliminary Engineering/National Environmental Policy Act
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for improvements to the Van Nuys Boulevard station in Los Angeles, CA, to enhance passenger access to the station and improve service on the Surfliner Corridor.
			$593,589CA
			FY10
			Pacific Surfliner Carlsbad Village Double-Track PE/NEPA
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the construction of 5.4 total miles of new track in four locations between Carlsbad and San Diego, CA, improving travel time and on-time performance on the Pacific Surfliner Corridor, and benefiting Coaster commuter services.
			$400,000CA
			FY09
			Pacific Surfliner Corridor Strategic Assessment Implementation Plan
			CA - Pacific Surfliner
			Analysis of proposed improvements along the Pacific Surfliner Corridor in anticipation of a future corridor investment program.
			$200,000CA
			FY10
			San Joaquin Corridor Investment Plan
			CA - San Joaquin
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support improved passenger rail service between Oakland, Sacramento, and Bakersfield, CA, on the San Joaquin Corridor.
			$299,589CA
			FY10
			California State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of a State Rail Plan in accordance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$1,500,000CO
			FY09
			Colorado Regional Interconnectivity Study
			n/a - Multiple (Denver Hub)
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support new passenger rail service within Colorado, including the Denver area.
			$998,361CO
			FY09
			Colorado Comprehensive Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of the State Rail Plan in accordance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$377,848NM
			FY09
			New Mexico State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of a State Rail Plan in accordance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$100,000NV
			FY10
			Nevada State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Preparation of a State Rail Plan that is compliant with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$545,272West Region



State
			Funding Source
			Project Name
			Project Corridor
			Project Summary
			Awarded FundingID
			FY10
			Idaho Passenger and Freight Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of a State Rail Plan in accordance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$199,788OR
			ARRA
			Portland Union Station Rehabilitation
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Reinforcement and historic preservation of Union Station in Portland, OR, improving passenger accessibility and safety.
			$7,240,582OR
			FY10
			Oregon Corridor Investment Plan: Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor Oregon Segment, Eugene to Portland
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Engineering and environmental analysis to support increased passenger rail service between Eugene and Portland, OR.
			$4,200,000OR
			FY10
			Portland Union Station Tracks & Building: Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for improvements at Union Station in Portland, OR, designed to enable passenger rail service to operate more efficiently, and to improve passenger accessibility and safety.
			$3,967,243OR
			ARRA
			Eugene Stub Tracks:  Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for proposed stub tracks in Eugene, OR, which would allow increased capacity and efficiency on the Pacific Northwest corridor.
			$1,500,000OR
			ARRA
			North Portland & Peninsula Junction Connection Improvements: Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for new track connections in North Portland, OR that would allow higher speeds and shorter trip times on the Pacific Northwest corridor.
			$1,288,805OR
			ARRA
			Willbridge Crossovers: Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Engineering and environmental analysis for the replacement of track switches in Willbridge, OR, that will improve performance and speed on the Pacific Northwest corridor
			$274,146OR
			FY10
			Oregon State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of the State Rail Plan in accordance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$741,809WA
			ARRA
			Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor Program
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Construction and delivery of upgrades intended to increase frequency, reduce travel time, and improve performance on the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor in Washington State. Work includes track and signal improvements, acquisition of new equipment, and station upgrades.
			$751,575,100WA
			FY10
			King Street Station Seismic Retrofit
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Installation of steel to reinforce the clock tower and main hall of King Street Station in Seattle, WA, as well as other upgrades to improve safety and passenger experience as part of a larger restoration effort to accommodate increased ridership.
			$16,209,802WA
			ARRA
			Vancouver-Port Access Rail Improvements
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Construction of new tracks to allow freight trains to access the Port of Vancouver, WA, without disrupting passenger rail service on the Seattle-Portland corridor, improving performance and reliability.
			$12,644,065WA
			FY09
			Tukwila Station Improvements
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Construction of a new station building in Tukwila, WA, and development of new passenger information communications systems, to accommodate increased ridership to and from SEA-TAC international airport.
			$6,905,092WA
			FY09
			PNWRC-Mount Vernon Siding Extension
			Eugene - Portland - Seattle - Vancouver BC
			Construction of 4,000 feet of new track and signal improvements in Mount Vernon, WA, enabling more efficient operation of freight and passenger services in the area.
			$3,258,836WA
			FY10
			Washington State Rail Plan
			n/a - State Rail Plan
			Completion of a State Rail Plan in accordance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
			$400,000
              
      
    
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